economy

May 2, 2026

Trump announces tariff increase on EU vehicles to 25%

The European Union is not complying with a fully agreed to trade deal, the US president said

Trump announces tariff increase on EU vehicles to 25%

TL;DR

  • US President Donald Trump announced an increase in tariffs on autos from the European Union.
  • The new tariff rate will be 25%.
  • This change is set to take effect next week.
  • Trump cited the European Union's non-compliance with a fully agreed-to trade deal as the reason for the tariff hike.

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